UI Post-UTME Economics 2021 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Price Determination

...............will occur in an economy if the government mistakenly increase the price of goods.

  1. A.Surpluses
  2. B.Shortages
  3. C.Equilibrium
  4. D.None of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Surpluses)

Explanation

A price set above equilibrium makes supply exceed demand, creating a surplus.